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RV parks & RV resorts in Mediapolis
Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool
1. Wildcat Springs Campground And Pool
96%
(35)
43mi from Mediapolis · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
Wildcat is a very nice campground operated by the Hamilton Park District in Hamilton IL. The Campground has 12 RV slots of various sizes and electric for tent camping. Water is also available at each camper site. There is also a dump station is on site. On the same property is a very nice public pool and one of the country's premier Disc Golf courses. Very quiet and peaceful surroundings. Just a half mile off of the Mississippi River. There is a single shower/restroom open for campers located on the North end of the pool house.
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Crossroads RV Park
2. Crossroads RV Park
19mi from Mediapolis
Nestled at the intersection of two major highways in Southeast Iowa, our family-owned RV Park offers a unique blend of convenience and charm that sets it apart from the rest. With easy access to local attractions and natural wonders, our campground serves as the perfect base for your adventures.
Spanning a generous acreage, our park provides ample space for relaxation and privacy, ensuring a peaceful retreat for all our guests. Enjoy the serene surroundings while taking advantage of our special amenities, which include well-maintained facilities and recreational areas designed for family fun.
Nearby, you'll find a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking trails to swimming holes, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Additionally, local restaurants and shops are just a short drive away, allowing you to explore the vibrant community while enjoying your stay. Come experience the warmth of our family-run RV Park, where unforgettable memories await!
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Full hookups
Private RV sites in Mediapolis
Bellinger's Liberty Acres Farm Camp
1. Bellinger's Liberty Acres Farm Camp
100%
(26)
28mi from Mediapolis · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Newly bulit private camp ground. Small and quite with only 4 spots. Farming Community off a paved road in the country. Close to railroad tracks so its perfect for train enthusiasts . Watch fainting goats ,chickens and of coarse our rescue farm cat and greeter Bulleyes . Sandbox and basketball hoop for the kids. Far away from any big cities. 30 and 50 amp pull in spots. Outhouse bathroom. While we do not have direct water hookups , we happily provide complimentary tank fills upon request and have an on site dumping station. Free wifi. Pet friendly. Just minutes away from Monmouth IL, Burlington IA, Macomb,IL and Galesburg,IL.
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Railroad creek camp ground
2. Railroad creek camp ground
95%
(77)
44mi from Mediapolis · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Come enjoy primitive camping while you commune with nature and hunt geodes and fossils in the famous Keokuk Geode region. Property is within close proximity to Nauvoo, Illinois and within a very short distance to the Mississippi River. The camping area is level ground and surrounded by trees. The property has a hillside geode mine on it and there is a creek running through it that has a lot of geodes in it.
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Whitetail Tent Camping
3. Whitetail Tent Camping
100%
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44mi from Mediapolis · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Camping, (Fishing at 2 of our sights) Enjoying a campfire and sometimes even petting Pedro the donkey!
Learn more about this land:
Nestled into the center of historic and scenic Van Buren County (where there are more Whitetail Deer than people)
You are a 5 minute drive away from The Des Moines River which is great for kayaking, boating and fishing.
You’re also 5 minutes away from Lacey State Park, which has a 30 acre lake. Lacey Lake also has a sandy beach area and over 13 miles of trails to hike on.
If you like to go fishing and boating, Lake Sugema, a 579 acre lake, is a 10 minute drive from this campsite.
If you’re into horseback riding, you’ll be camping 19 miles from where you can rent a horse and ride on 25 miles of trails in Shimek State Forest, just east of Farmington, Iowa.
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Ramsey Creek Natural Area
4. Ramsey Creek Natural Area
100%
(16)
45mi from Mediapolis · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
3 acres that were converted from a cornfield 30 years ago to an area containing prairie, woods and creek. A great place to relax and enjoy rural Iowa, guests are welcome to roam the mowed areas and paths while respecting other guests. In the heart of the largest Amish community west of the Mississippi, only 2 miles from Kalona Historical Village. Groceries, gas and food and dump station available in Kalona, firewood available on site, kayak trips may be arranged.
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River Camp
5. River Camp
99%
(51)
46mi from Mediapolis · 2 sites
Learn more about this land:
Private 28 acre parcel with scattering of cabins and houses. Includes many feet of river frontage with private road along river that makes for good biking or walking. Some trails in forest. Lots of birds and wildlife. Large 100 year old oak trees, giant sycamores and cottonwood trees on the property. Short trail to river provides access for kayaking or fishing. Put in at Sturgis Ferry Park by airport in Iowa City and kayak to campsite or go further to Hills Access at Hills, Iowa. Camp site is close to Iowa City, but the quiet site seems 100's of miles away. River Camp is close to Ryerson's Woods State Forest Preserve, Johnson County Fairgrounds, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and a 10 minute drive to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
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Chestnut Ridge Campground
6. Chestnut Ridge Campground
20mi from Mediapolis · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Private Farm Campsite Near Fort Madison
Escape the crowds and enjoy your own private campsite on our peaceful family farm just minutes from Fort Madison, Iowa. Whether you're traveling with an RV, camper, or tent, you'll have a spacious one-acre campsite all to yourself—perfect for relaxing, reconnecting with nature, and enjoying the quiet countryside.
Wake up to birds singing, spend the day exploring the area, or simply unwind around the campfire under a sky full of stars. The campsite features a large fire ring and picnic area making it a great destination for couples, families, or a small group of friends.
Kids will enjoy the open space to play, while adults can relax enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Your Campsite Includes:
🌳 Private one-acre campsite
🔥 Fire ring
⛺ Room for one RV/camper or up to three tents
🚗 Parking for two vehicles
🐕 Pets welcome with prior approval
🌅 Beautiful sunsets and excellent stargazing
🤫 Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Located just a short drive from Fort Madison, you'll have easy access to restaurants, grocery stores, the Mississippi River, and local attractions while still enjoying the peace and privacy of the country.
If you're looking for a quiet place to unplug, make memories around the campfire, and enjoy the outdoors, we'd love to host you.
Come relax, slow down, and experience the best of Southeast Iowa. Located on a quiet country road. Fire Ring included. Firewood available for purchase.
Located 5 minutes from small town gas station with food. Located 10 minutes from another small town with grocery store and restaurant.
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House 1949
7. House 1949
41mi from Mediapolis · 2 sites
Secluded 33-Acre Retreat with Pond, Fishing & Trail Access
Escape to 33 acres of open Iowa countryside with everything you need for an easygoing, family-friendly stay. Any size rig is welcome here—park on the level gravel pad or pull into the open fields and set up wherever suits you best. There’s plenty of room to spread out, let the kids roam, and settle in.
Head down to the 4-acre pond to cast a line or simply soak in the peace and quiet. Right outside your door, you’ll have direct access to more than 20 miles of connected trails, perfect for hiking, walking the dog, or exploring on wheels.
On-site amenities:
• Flat, level gravel surface plus open fields—park wherever works best
• Any size rig welcome
• Family-friendly with plenty of space to roam
• 4-acre pond with fishing access
• More than 20 miles of connected trails directly from the property
• Potable water hose for filling your fresh water tank
• Trash dumpsters on-site
Come for the fishing and stay for the peace and quiet. Ideal for families, anglers, trail lovers, and anyone looking to slow down and enjoy the land.
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Oak Tree Homes
8. Oak Tree Homes
100%
(1)
42mi from Mediapolis · 3 sites
Authentic Iowa homestead and hobby farm experience! Come enjoy a peaceful stay surrounded by chickens, guineas, peacocks, goats, and sheep.
Please let us know in advance if you need a 50 amp, 30 amp, or 20 amp hookup, and whether you’re flexible between 50 or 30 amp. We currently have (1) 50 amp hookup, (2) 30 amp hookups, and multiple 20 amp options. Knowing your needs ahead of time helps us get everyone settled comfortably.
While we’re not a traditional campground, we enjoy sharing our calm and welcoming space with fellow travelers. Our electricity is powered by our on-site solar array. Fresh water, recycling, and limited trash disposal are also available.
No dogs allowed without prior coordination, please.
We love dogs and have a working Great Pyrenees named Hank. He’s a friendly 120-pound “puppy” who can get very excited around other dogs and may be a bit overenthusiastic when greeting newcomers. While he is not aggressive, he is still in training and has been known to jump up, including on vehicles.
If you are approved to bring a dog, please understand it is at your own risk. For safety, we recommend keeping windows up as you arrive. Hank is contained by an underground wireless fence and won’t approach vehicles on the road, but once you enter the driveway, you’re in his territory. Introducing dogs carefully is encouraged.
We are a working farm family sharing our home—not a commercial campground—so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you’re uncomfortable around large, energetic dogs, this may not be the best fit. That said, well-behaved traveling pups are welcome with prior approval.
There’s plenty of space to relax and explore, plus a fire pit with wood provided, beautiful sunsets, and a swing set for the kids.
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1951 Dream
9. 1951 Dream
79%
(7)
49mi from Mediapolis · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This is an 82 acre property of approximately 65 percent old growth forest, 20 percent row crop and 15 percent of alfalfa/vegetable garden. It is a working farm which naturally takes people, but it is unlikely you will encounter any other campers. Please keep in mind, the only running water is the creek and the only electricity comes from a single solar panel. We truck water in for showers and provide enough port-a-potties to match the event.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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betty
2 weeks ago
36 ft travel trailer
With kids
Very nice, clean park. The site was level and it was quiet. We did have a stray cat that wanted to stay. The pool was beautiful and very clean and the staff was very friendly.
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Misty
2 weeks ago
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
The location was great and very peaceful. Will definitely be back again!
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Emily
3 weeks ago
18 ft pop-up camper
With pets
We enjoyed staying right by the river, with an easy drive into town! Great, peaceful stop on our road trip.
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Dave
3 weeks ago
30 ft travel trailer
With kids
Great Pool and Frisbee course!
Volleyball net is right in front of site #1
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Jennifer
July 2026
27 ft travel trailer
With pets
Wildcat Springs was a nice shady campground. The site was level with a decent picnic table. The evenings were quiet even on a weekend
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Jackie
July 2026
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
Site 5 had a slab. Camper was level. Hamilton Park was nice and quiet. Centrally located for stores and restaurants.
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Mary
July 2026
27 ft Class B
With pets
This was a beautiful and peaceful space to enioy nature and bird watch. We loved the fire at river view. Proximity to IC is a bonus!
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Jay
July 2026
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
Had a great weekend stay at River Camp RV site. It is secluded and private as advertised. Our 2 golden retrievers were able to be off leash all weekend. The setup and layout of the campsite are very user friendly with an easy pull through spot. Definitely plan on going back!
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Gabriela
July 2026
16 ft car
With pets
Very nice area, spacious camping spots, and the playground right in front of us was a great way to keep our child busy and on sight. Although this spot #5 description said it was fully shaded, reality is that it wasn’t between 8a-3p. I would recommend to update descriptions of the spots and maybe including some actual pictures of every spot. Another surprise was that the only 24/7 available toilet and shower at the pool, it’s a family room, and was just one, so if it was taken, you had to wait for it to be available. Also, that family room was like a steam room, as there was no ventilation to keep the air flowing.
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Douglas
July 2026
36 ft fifth wheel
Nice little park - swimming pool right across the street, nice sand volleyball court as well as a small playground for the little ones. Abundance of trees make for great shade.
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Rodney
July 2026
30 ft travel trailer
We stayed in site 3, almost the entire day the trailer was in the shade. With a nice breeze, we were able to stay comfortable, although the temperature was well into the 90's. Water, pressure is outstanding and 50 amp hookups, no sewer, but the dump station is well maintained. The power is a little on the low side, but never was below 112 volts. We definitely plan on staying here again.
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alicia
June 2026
24 ft Class C
With pets
What a wonderful spot! Full hookup was lovely after free camping out west. quiet spot, dogs loved to roam free. two dogs did approach our camp but owner came to get them. would definitely recommend!
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Heather
June 2026
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful, serene spot to shed the stress! Wonderful animals. Excellent hosts. Town is close if you want to venture in to Wilton. Recommend!
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L. M.
May 2026
16 ft car
This campground is wonderful.
The staff was
-Kind & helpful
The sites were
-well maintained
-nicely shaded
-had a playground visable from all sites
-spacious
-had ample space for even the very large RVs
The amenities
-the playgrounds were well maintained
-the family bath/shower room was tidy and had warm water
-we camped during the pools off season, but it looked like a very nice pool set up, with a diving end and a beach like side as well.
-the creek down the hill from the site was a hit for our kiddos
-the disc golf trails looked diverse and fun
-the campground was close to places to hunt for Geos
Would definitely recommend this place again, and hope to be back soon!
Side note: we thought it was very thoughtful that when the matinance staff did the lawns they gathered twigs and branches and would leave them in neat piles at the campsites for campers to use for their fires.
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diane
May 2026
37 ft Class C
With pets
It was an amazing stay, we really enjoyed it. Might be back.
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Kelly
October 2025
34 ft travel trailer
With pets
If you are looking for a quiet spot this is the place. Plenty of wildlife to see deer bald eagles.
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Michelle
October 2025
27 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is the perfect spot for people who love fishing, the Hawkeyes, or have family in Iowa City. Full hook-ups and a quiet spot. Loren is easy to work with and very accommodating.
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Kyle & Nola
August 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Site 6 was well shaded. The single bathroom/shower was a short walk from our campsite. The door is propped open so no code is needed. Friday night the campground was fairly deserted. It got more lively the next night! The mosquitoes were fairly aggressive until the breeze came up on Saturday. Unfortunately, the pool closed last weekend. I was glad we found that out when we called before we arrived. (We booked our site, #6 but the confirmation recorded it as #1 so we called to check on that and were told that it is a glitch but not to worry.). We appreciated the free firewood since the site is a bit more than we usually spend. There were street lights and cameras nearby. Disc golfers came through every so often. There was fairly regular foot and car traffic below our site. We explored Keokuk and Hamilton. Be sure to check out the view from Rand Park!
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Teresa
July 2025
35 ft fifth wheel
Great camper spots, nice and clean, and quiet. Enjoy camping here when we can
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JODI
July 2025
27 ft fifth wheel
Wildcat City Park Campground is clean and well maintained. Did not have any issues. Other campers were courteous, no loud music/noise even with it being a holiday weekend.
Some tree branches near drive need to be trimmed. Understand why the shorter hose on the dump station, but it could be a bit longer.
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